Job Description:

JobID 3872

Location:
  Special Education

JOB GOAL:
Directing necessary academic and related services to support campuses with special service needs and training, coordinate PBIS programs, as well as compliance needs of the district.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid fingerprint Clearance Card for State of Arizona
2. Valid State of Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate
3. Master’s Degree, Preferred
4. Strong background in IEP development and PBIS
5. Strong background in a variety of specialized classroom settings

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 218 days

COMPENSATION: Per District Salary Schedule

BENEFITS: As per district policy

REPORTS TO: Special Education Director/Principal

HOURS: 40 hours per week, may require longer hours - Monday-Friday

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Manages a wide variety of program components (e.g. PBIS, student support services, counseling and guidance, alternative school, health services, behavioral/health services, related parent education programs, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established guidelines and regulations for Special Education students.; Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators, teachers, auditors, public agencies, community members, etc.) for the purpose of building relationships, implementing and/or maintaining assigned services and programs, serving as a resource to schools and other departments.; Maintains services and the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and/or processes for the purpose of providing services within established timeframes and in compliance with related requirements. 
2. Facilitates meetings, workshops, seminars, etc. (e.g. due process hearings, district liaison, parent groups, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues, developing relationships and recommendations, supporting other staff, and serving as a District representative. 
3. Participates in a wide variety of meetings (e.g. board meetings, training, hearings, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or receiving information.; Performs personnel functions: (includes evaluation of P.T., OT’s Speech Therapists, and Vision Therapy staff throughout District)
4. Researches a variety of topics required to manage 504 programs and services (e.g. relevant policies, new federal and state statutes, staffing requirements, financial resources, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, securing general information and/or responding to requests.; Responsible for Out of District placements for Special Education, including meeting, paperwork, and follow-up.; Nurse & Counselor Liaison for Special Education Students. 
5. Work at school sites supporting Special Education student and teacher population in the classroom, providing classroom support, training and testing and any other duties as assigned in the classroom.
6. Two (2) half days a week responsible at district level for compliance support and student management, including IEP PRO and files; Meet with all private schools within district boundaries yearly, and explain special education policies and procedures and how it relates to private schools. 
7. Provide training and assistance on writing service plans for all students who attend private schools within district boundaries.; Prepare and submit all information for alternate AIMS (AIMS-A). Provide annual training and support for all teachers who proctor AIMS-A.; Manage all private day placement students and IEP’s for all who are placed out of district.; Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the District. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice of Nondiscrimination
Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in admission to and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-7418, and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-5990.

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, u orientación sexual en la admisión a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones, y proporciona acceso igualitario a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. El Distrito tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Teléfono 480-987-7418, y Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Educación Especial, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Teléfono 480-987-5990.